Shloka 32
देवपराजयः — शङ्करशरणागमनं स्कन्दकालीयुद्धं च | Devas’ Defeat, Refuge in Śaṅkara, and the Battle of Skanda and Kālī
सन्नाहं सर्ववाहांश्च किरीटं मुकुटोज्ज्वलम् । वीरशब्दं चकारासौ जगर्ज च पुनः पुनः
sannāhaṃ sarvavāhāṃśca kirīṭaṃ mukuṭojjvalam | vīraśabdaṃ cakārāsau jagarja ca punaḥ punaḥ
He donned his armor and readied all his mounts; his crown shone brilliantly. Then, raising the cry of a hero, he roared again and again.
Suta Goswami (narrating the battle episode to the sages of Naimiṣāraṇya)
Tattva Level: pashu
FAQs
The verse depicts outward battle-readiness—armor, mounts, and a heroic roar—symbolizing inner steadfastness (dhairya) and disciplined resolve. In Shaiva understanding, such strength is meaningful when aligned with dharma and ultimately subordinated to Pati (Lord Shiva), the supreme governor of power.
Though the scene is martial, it reflects Saguna Shiva’s world-play (līlā) where order is protected through righteous power. Devotion to the Linga trains the devotee to anchor courage and action in Shiva-consciousness rather than ego-driven aggression.
The practical takeaway is to “arm” oneself inwardly through japa of the Pañcākṣarī (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) and steady breath before undertaking difficult duties, converting agitation into focused, dharmic effort.